Thermal and functional properties of starch extracted from tubers cultivated in the Ecuadorian Andean region by Lady Mireya QUEZADA-CORREA, Oscar CONTRERAS-DIOSES, Edison Omar MARTÍNEZ-MORA, Carlos Alberto GÓMEZ-ALDAPA, Esther RAMÍREZ-MORENO, Fabian Patricio CUENCA-MAYORGA

“…The morphology of starch granules was observed by scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). Gelatinization temperature and viscosity were measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and with a rapid viscosity analyser (RVA), respectively. …”
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Effects of measurement errors on relationships between resting-state functional connectivity and psychological phenotypes by Tomosumi Haitani, Yuki Sakai, Saori C. Tanaka

“…Latent functional connectivity, which can be estimated in structural equation model (SEM), can be useful in finding RSFC-phenotype relationships controlling state and error effects. …”
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Amine-functionalized cellulose-silica composites for the remediation of hexavalent chromium (Cr IV) in contaminated water by Mayenzeke Trueman Mazibuko, Stanley Chibuzor Onwubu, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Vimla Paul, Mokhena Clement Teboho, Mokhothu Thabang

“…We employed the in-situ sol–gel method to create cellulose-silica silane functionalized composites, analyzing them through different characterization techniques such as Attenuated total reflectance- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), X-ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA)/differential thermogravimetric (DTG), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Functionalized Cellulose Nanomaterials (CNMs) for Pb(II) Ions Removal from Wastewater by Hizkeal Tsade, Sisay Tadesse Anshebo, Fedlu Kedir Sabir

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Dual-Action ascorbic acid–maghemite hybrid nanoparticles enhance osteoblast activity and suppress osteoclast activity in osteoporosis by Yu-Rim Lee, Seung Min Yu, Jeong-Woo Choi, Jeung Hee An

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A facile biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles: A micro-structural and antibacterial activity investigation by Y.T. Prabhu, K. Venkateswara Rao, V. Sesha Sai, Tambur Pavani

“…Differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermo gravimetric (TGA) have confirmed that nanoparticles have phase purity and weight loss percentage is 3.328%. …”
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Natural Polymer-Based Coatings for Animal-Derived Products: A Review of Applications, Functionality, Characterization, and Challenges by Márcio Vargas-Ramella, Noemí Echegaray, Paulo Cezar Bastianello Campagnol, José Manuel Lorenzo

“…Particular attention is placed on the structure-function relationships of biopolymers, their characterization through advanced techniques (e.g., Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy—FTIR, Scanning Electron Microscope—SEM, Differential Scanning Calorimetry—DSC, and Thermogravimetric analysis—TGA), and their functional properties (e.g., antimicrobial and antioxidant efficacy). …”
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Viability Study of a Safe Method for Health to Prepare Cement Pastes with Simultaneous Nanometric Functional Additions by M. A. de la Rubia, E. de Lucas-Gil, E. Reyes, F. Rubio-Marcos, M. Torres-Carrasco, J. F. Fernández, A. Moragues

“…The hydration analysis of these cement pastes is carried out at different ages (from one to twenty-eight days) by means of differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetry (DTA-TG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses. …”
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Investigations of the antioxidants, antidiabetics and antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 of gold functionalized carboxymethyl cellulose by Timothy O Ajiboye, Kolawole A Olofinsan, Nanabi Manamela, Matsabisa G Motlalepula, Modupe O Ogunrombi, Subhendu Dhibar, Frank Eric T Foka, Hazel T Mufhandu, E Erasmus, H G Visser, M Schutte-Smith

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Effects of maternal blood beta-hydroxybutyrate on brown adipose tissue functions and thermogenic and metabolic health in neonatal calves by Yang Gai, Guiling Ma, Shuyan Yang, Zhiyong Hu, Yulin Ma, Rui He, Yu Zhang, Shilong Huang, Hossam H. Azzaz, Zhaobing Gu, Shengyong Mao, Morteza H. Ghaffari, Yanting Chen

“…In this study, 60 pregnant Holstein dairy cows were categorized into 2 groups based on serum BHB concentrations measured at 1, 3, 5, and 7 wk after dry-off: maternal low BHB (n = 30; mean ± SEM, 0.21 ± 0.005 mM) and maternal high BHB (n = 30; mean ± SEM, 0.64 ± 0.02 mM). …”
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Synthesis, morphology and thermal properties of the POSS-containing polyurethane nanocomposites by L. V. Karabanova, L. A. Honcharova, V. I. Sapsay, D. O. Klymchuk

“…The morphology of POSS-containing nanocomposites by SEM was analyzed. The incorporation of the POSS nanoparticles into PU matrix was found results in the formation of more ordered structure. …”
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New Strategy for Upcycling Marine Plastic Waste Through the Development of a Diamine-Functionalized Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Compatibilizer by Pedro V. Rodrigues, Sibele P. Cestari, Vasco Cruz, M. Cidália R. Castro, Ana Vera Machado

“…This compatibilizer consists of amine-functionalized PET, which is blended with maleated polyethylene to form a copolymer. …”
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Partial crystallization in Pd-BMG systems: From understanding structure towards influencing functionality through temperature-time series by SabrinaL.J. Thomä, Robert Zboray, Anthony Chevalier, Ruggero Frison, Romuald Sauget, Silke Prades-Rödel, Roland Logé, Andreas Blatter, Alex Dommann, Antonia Neels

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Order–Disorder-Type Transitions Through a Multifractal Procedure in Cu-Zn-Al Alloys—Experimental and Theoretical Design by Constantin Plăcintă, Valentin Nedeff, Mirela Panainte-Lehăduş, Elena Puiu Costescu, Tudor-Cristian Petrescu, Sergiu Stanciu, Maricel Agop, Diana-Carmen Mirilă, Florin Nedeff

“…As such, from an experimental point of view, differential thermal analysis has been performed with the help of a DSC Netzsch STA 449 F1 Jupiter calorimeter with high levels of sensitivity, and the structural analysis has been accomplished through X-ray diffraction and SEM analysis. …”
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Development and evaluation of folic acid conjugated curcumin-loaded functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes for enhanced efficacy in ovarian cancer treatment by Aditi Chattaraj, Yachana Mishra, Alaa A.A. Aljabali, Vijay Mishra

“…Using different techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Differential light scattering (DLS), Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1HNMR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), the curcumin-loaded MWCNTs (CUR-MWCNT-COOH) and the FA-bound formulation (CUR-MWCNT-COOH-FA) were analyzed. …”
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Rock Exposure-Driven Ecological Evolution: Multidimensional Spatiotemporal Analysis and Driving Path Quantification in Karst Strategic Areas of Southwest China by Yue Gong, Shuang Song, Xuanhe Zhang

“…To address this gap, this study constructed a multidimensional ecological health assessment framework (pattern integrity–process efficiency–function diversity). By integrating Sen’s slope, a correlated Mann–Kendall (CMK) test, the Hurst index, and fuzzy C-means clustering, we systematically evaluated ecological health trends and identified ESA differentiation patterns for 2000–2024. …”
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A sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensor for cardiac troponin I based on β-cyclodextrin functionalized 3D graphene incorporated with Ag nanoclusters by Fang Liu, Yingying Gao, Ying Guo, Jianchun Li, Wei Huo, Weiwei Dai

“…The synthesized nanomaterials were characterized using SEM, TEM, FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA). …”
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Chitosan/Sodium Tripolyphosphate/Sodium Alginate/miRNA-34c-5p Antagomir Scaffolds Promote the Functionality of Rabbit Cranial Parietal Repair by Lin C, Bai X, Zhang L

“…Spectrophotometry demonstrated miR-34c-5p Antagomir were continually released, reaching 91.41% within 30 days. Differential new bone formation was observed between the miR-34c-5p Agomir and Antagomir groups. …”
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Pulse-Driven Internal Resistance Dynamics Enable Dual-Function Lithium-Plating Diagnosis and Longevity Enhancement in V2G-Optimized Lithium-Ion Batteries by Letong Li, Yanan Wang, Dongliang Guo, Xuebing Han, Hewu Wang, Lei Sun, Minggao Ouyang

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Characterization of Coffee Waste-Based Biopolymer Composite Blends for Packaging Development by Gonzalo Hernández-López, Laura Leticia Barrera-Necha, Silvia Bautista-Baños, Mónica Hernández-López, Odilia Pérez-Camacho, José Jesús Benítez-Jiménez, José Luis Acosta-Rodríguez, Zormy Nacary Correa-Pacheco

“…The results of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed better miscibility for the functionalized samples. …”
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